A non-matriculating student is one who is not a candidate for a degree. The number of courses or credits taken per semester does not affect this status. A non-matriculating student is subject to the same academic regulations and discipline as a degree candidate. However, they are given no class rank and are not eligible for academic honors. A non-matriculating student is charged at a per-credit rate, plus additional fees as determined by the University. A non-matriculating student may request to become a full-time or part-time degree candidate by officially applying through the Admissions Office. The usual policy is to permit a maximum of 12 credits to be transferred from the non-matriculated status to the matriculated status.